Name: Pasta with Meatballs
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: European
Ingredients: Homemade Minced Meat - 200 g; Onions 2 pcs. - 40 g; Egg - 1 pcs.; Macaroni - 100 g; Olive oil - 17 g; Dried herbs - 1 g; tomato paste - 15 g; Garlic - 5 g; Salt - 2 g; Parmesan - 40 g

European

Pasta with meatballs made from pre-ground meat cooks very quickly and can be a great alternative to the usual cutlets with a side dish. The dish is prepared according to all the rules of traditional Italian pasta, where the cooked pasta is stewed in a pre-made sauce. However, you can also use ready-made tomato sauce, which will further reduce your time in the kitchen.

Peel and wash the onion and garlic. Rinse the egg. Prepare a bowl, saucepan, colander, and a high-sided frying pan. Grate Parmesan for serving.

Pour water into a pot, place it over high heat, and bring it to a boil. Add half of the prepared salt and the pasta.

Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the cooked pasta in a colander, reserving 2-3 tablespoons of the cooking water.

Finely dice the onion, then divide it into two portions. Mince the garlic with a press or grate it on a fine grater.

Place the ground meat in a bowl, crack an egg into it, add half of the onion, the remaining salt, and Italian herbs.

Knead the ground meat thoroughly until it's uniform. Form small meatballs, about 2.5-3 cm in size.

Place the pan over medium-high heat, add olive oil, and heat it up. Put the meatballs in the oil and fry them on all sides until a firm golden crust forms, which should take about 10 minutes.

Remove the meatballs from the pan. Add the remaining half of the sliced onion to the pan and cook until softened, stirring occasionally. This will take approximately 2-3 minutes.

Add minced garlic and tomato paste to the onion. Pour in 2-3 tablespoons of the pasta water and mix well.

Reduce the heat to low and simmer the sauce for about 3-4 minutes. Add the pasta to the pan and stir to combine.

Place the meatballs in the pan and stir gently. Cook everything together for 2-3 minutes.

Sprinkle the finished pasta and meatballs with grated Parmesan cheese.

Pasta with Meatballs

Russian

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Pan-seared cod

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Dumplings

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Scrambled eggs

Italian

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Spaghetti with minced meat

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Belarusian

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Georgian

We suggest making meat khinkali using homemade minced meat; this ensures the dish turns out truly juicy and delicious, with a flavorful broth inside. For the preparation, we will use two types of ground meat: beef and lamb. We recommend choosing your meat carefully. Select beef that is fatty and tender—tenderloin, striploin, or ribeye are ideal. For the lamb, use cuts from the neck or back. Prepare plenty of fresh herbs and spices. Cumin, coriander, and both black and red pepper pair perfectly with this dish.

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Ukrainian

Noodles with chicken and vegetables in a pan is a dish that combines ease of preparation with a rich, homemade taste. Tender pieces of chicken, juicy vegetables, and aromatic spices create a harmonious composition, complemented by appetizing vermicelli. Thanks to light frying, the ingredients retain their freshness and natural sweetness, and the entire dish acquires an appetizing aroma and deep flavor.

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